She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She' Volunteered

Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

guests in the private room continued

were all

mutual consent, they

someone ventured, "Mr. Shaw,

today, we won't

can resume another time. What are

rose. "Richie, the company manager, will coordinate the

strode purposefully

emerged from the private chamber, Gerard approached with

A heaviness settled in Kristian's

his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should she face any danger, the bodyguards will

Kristian still responded

composure, reflecting on the unpredictability of Kristian's

dealt with properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering the chilled command, "Such trash should recognize their

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

was

was clearly defending

hotel," he commanded, his voice resonating with barely

Gerard started the vehicle.

Gerard drove directly to

journey, reflecting on earlier events, he couldn't resist asking,

refrain from asking,"

your wife to your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed

your year-end bonus forfeit," Kristian fired

rest assured, I'll ensure Verte understands

quarterly bonus can also

wondered where

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still clutching his phone. I'm addressing Edwin's behavior solely because I refuse to allow

wife for another woman, Set he still fretted about his

simply replied, "Yes, you're

semi-annual bonus isn't necessary either,"

temperament, his composure began to

made this time?

you receive the official decree, you remain legally bound. And as long as that legal connection exists, you

events. "She even urged

knows the

for

himself at a